War
Echoes of Resolve: Young Yeller's Anthem for Courage
Lyrics
Sing to me again
Singer is requesting another rendition of a song.
Sing about the world you left for me
Singer wants the song to explore the world they will inherit.
Leave me with the staff
Singer seeks guidance or support, symbolized by "the staff."
So I can lead the masses towards the sea
Expresses a desire to lead people towards an uncertain future ("the sea").
Tell me once again
Requesting repetition of information, possibly for reassurance.
Tell me all about the crazy ones
Singer wants to hear about unconventional or eccentric individuals.
When i'm all alone
The singer contemplates solitude.
How do I prevent the flaring guns?
Ponders how to avoid violence and conflict ("flaring guns").
If ever there's a war, i'll go
Expresses a commitment to participate in a war if it occurs, with a repeated affirmation.
If ever there's a war, i'll go
-If ever there's a war, i'll go
-If ever there's a war, i'll go oh oh
-Fill my head with space
Asks for a mental distraction or escape, possibly from troubling thoughts.
Fill me so I don't think it's okay
Desires to be filled to avoid confronting difficult realities.
To think about what's lost
Reflects on avoiding thoughts about losses and searching for solace.
To find a deeper hole where I can lay
Expresses a desire to withdraw into a deeper emotional state.
Trust me all the way
Requests complete trust, possibly seeking assurance in relationships.
Trust me so I don't have all this doubt
Desires trust to alleviate doubt and insecurity.
I just want to be
Expresses a simple desire to exist without inner struggles.
I just want to let my demons out
Expresses a need for emotional release or catharsis.
If ever there's a war, i'll go
Reiterates the commitment to participate in a war if it occurs, emphasizing determination.
If ever there's a war, i'll go
-If ever there's a war, i'll go
-If ever there's a war, i'll go oh oh
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